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Increase in air speed is associated with ______________ .

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Increase in air pressure
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Decrease in air pressure
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Increase in air temperature
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Decrease in air temperature
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Solution

The correct option is D Decrease in air pressure
As the pressure of an area reduces, wind speed increases and vice versa. Higher the pressure difference, higher the speed of wind. Thus, the two major concepts are: High speed winds are accompanied by reduced air pressure.

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